Laugh, Cuddle, Flow: What Puppy Yoga Classes offer?
What is Puppy Yoga?
If you’ve ever been to a yoga class, you would know that yoga comprises several exercises that help promote physical and mental well-being. These exercises can be broken down into breathing techniques, meditation, and physical postures. The goal of yoga is to achieve inner peace and harmony and gain control over your mind. Yoga has proven to significantly help with brain fog, physical fitness, and mental health in general.
Although the practice is beneficial in itself but Pups&Yoga combine that with cute puppies. We recognize how stressful life can be. So, to help our community get over stress and anxiety, we get help from our furry friends. Puppy yoga classes combine traditional yoga with a mix of puppies. Now your exercises can become even more fun, and you will have something to look forward to each day.
What can you expect from puppy yoga classes?
You're probably wondering about what you may experience in puppy yoga classes. It is completely normal to be skeptical at first. Let us break down everything you can expect from our yoga sessions:
Lots of laughter:
Puppy yoga sessions are jam-packed with laughter and fun. We focus on providing an environment where the participants can relax and have a good time. Puppy yoga is great for pausing life for a moment and giving importance to yourself. This is why a lot of our participants feel happier and less anxious after a few sessions. However, we must warn you, most of our customers suffer from uncontrollable smiles and hysterical laughter.
Light yoga:
At Pups&Yoga, we are not about hard yoga. We understand that a lot of people may be new to the concept. Which is why we start off with light yoga and ease into our sessions. If you feel that the exercises are difficult, you can take a step back and relax. Your comfort is of the utmost importance. We also take dedicated breaks to let you play with dogs, to help you cool off even more.
Snuggles and wagging tails:
Puppy yoga classes are all about snuggles and wagging tails. Our furry friends are well-trained, and they know how to help with your stress. By reducing cortisol levels and boosting oxytocin, you are sure to get in a good mood and forget all the negativity.
Socializing:
Ever since the advent of smartphones, people have started to get distant from each other. Mobile screens have grabbed our attention completely, due to which our socializing suffers. This is also a big reason for anxiety, depression, and detachment. Our yoga sessions are packed with people who love dogs and wish to work on their fitness. This is a great opportunity as you can socialize and make new friends. Make the best out of this opportunity to meet like-minded people and of course, Dogs!
Photo op sessions:
Don't worry about losing your precious memories. We have dedicated photo sessions where you can take hundreds of pictures with puppies. Keep them safe for memory keeping, or post them on social media, we are all for it. We recommend tracking the growth journey of our puppies so you can make beautiful memories with them.
The regret of not joining sooner:
A majority of our customers express deep regret for not joining sooner. There is a high probability that you will experience the same. However, it's never too late. Sign up for a session at Pups&Yoga and find out what you’re missing!
Puppy yoga: the perfect date?
Let's face it, the majority of couples have a lot on their plates. Toxic work environments, financial burdens, health issues, everything takes a toll on mental health. If you want to do something special with your partner, take them to puppy yoga classes. It will not only help you to connect with each other on a deeper level, but it will also help to make beautiful memories. Additionally, the cute smiles of our pretty puppies will make all your worries go away. Our yoga classes will not only help strengthen your body but will also make your mind light as a feather.
Gift a puppy yoga session to your friends
Giving thoughtful gifts is becoming increasingly difficult. With the surplus of things available in stores and online, you can never decide on one gift. However, if you have a dog-loving friend, gifting them a voucher for our puppy yoga classes is the best gift you can ever give. It's way more than you think; you will be actively helping them get rid of their stress. Additionally, the healthy exercises will keep them physically fit. You can even join the session with them and bond with each other on a whole new level. The countless laughs will definitely leave you craving for more!
Why should you join puppy yoga?
There are multiple reasons why you should join puppy yoga. It's not only because of the puppies, but there are several scientifically proven benefits to puppy yoga. Here are some of the major benefits:
Mental health improvement:
Studies show that interacting with puppies can significantly improve your mental health. Thanks to effects such as lowered cortisol and a boost in oxytocin, participants notice drastic improvements in stress and anxiety management. You can also experience reduced brain fog, all attributed to our cute furry friends.
Physical health improvement:
Yoga is known to have several health benefits. Apart from stronger bones, flexibility, participants also experience physical strength. As the core of the body becomes strong, issues such as fatigue also fade away.
Community building:
Puppy yoga classes are excellent for building a community. Meet like-minded people and form great bonds with them. You can also bring friends along and make whole memories to cherish forever. Our puppy yoga community is quite strong, and they welcome newbies with open arms. So, join today and experience the love and laughter firsthand.
How to prepare for puppy yoga classes?
You don't need much to bring along when coming for puppy yoga classes. Moreover, we encourage taking pictures, so feel free to bring your phones along. However, we urge you to live in the moment and focus on the exercise and your surroundings more.
Why Choose Pups&Yoga?
At Pups&Yoga, we don’t just host puppy yoga classes; we create joyful, healing experiences. Our sessions are carefully curated to balance movement and mindfulness with the natural therapy of animal interaction. Our puppies are often adoptable rescues, so you're not just healing yourself; you're giving these little souls love and socialization. Join us in Boston, Montreal, Ottawa, or anywhere we pop up next. You bring the breath; we bring the pups.